While some viewers took it as a sign of proactivity from Langer, Chappell, who averaged 42 across 75 Test matches said the display was too little, too late.

"That all looks well and good so we can say that the coach is doing the right thing," Chappell told WWOS.

"If you’re going to tell blokes how to bat on spinning pitches, it’s probably better you do it before the game, not after day three."

Australia's well-known problems with spin on the sub-continent continued, with debutant off-spinner Bilal Asif finishing with figures of 6/36 from his 21.3 overs.

Langer was shown to be demonstrating various things to the group of left-handed batsmen following the disappointing day for his side.

Chappell said the on-field tutorial was part of a wider trend in the sport that included captains conducting team talks on the field before a day's play.

"The only reason you’re doing it out on the ground is so everybody sees it and thinks the captain is doing something, but he’s only doing the right thing in the eyes of someone who knows bugger all about cricket.”

Pakistan began day four at 3/45, 325 runs in front with Australia's only hope of a result being to bat for a draw on deteriorating wicket.